#98QBKiller Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 http://www.nfl.com/news/story/0ap1000000061375/article/robert-griffin-iii-named-nfc-player-of-the-week?module=HP11_headline_stack NFL.com: Robert Griffin III named NFC Player of the Week Call it icing on the cake. Washington Redskins rookie quarterback Robert Griffin III was named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week following his performance in a 40-32 win over the New Orleans Saints, the league announced Wednesday. RG3 was poised in victory, completing 19 of 26 passes for 320 yards and two scores through the air. His first NFL touchdown has already spawned a viral Internet meme, and it appears the Redskins have an answer at quarterback for the first time in decades. It wasn't perfect, but it was memorable. Griffin successfully guided Washington to an upset win before a hostile Superdome crowd. We saw RG3 attempt mostly short passes -- only two beyond 20 yards -- but that was coach Mike Shanahan's design from the start. Griffin kept mistakes to a minimum. This was framed as a statement game for the Saints, burning up after an offseason that saw them heavily picked apart by critics in the face of the "bounty" scandal. Despite the subtext, New Orleans couldn't stop RG3 at home, and the rookie showed great calm in picking up his first win as a pro. Follow Marc Sessler on Twitter @MarcSesslerNFL. ----------- ES Staff appended edit: PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release September 12, 2012 GRIFFIN III NAMED NFC OFFENSIVE PLAYER OF THE WEEK LOUDOUN COUNTY, Va. – The National Football League announced today that Washington Redskins quarterback Robert Griffin III has been named the NFC Offensive Player of the Week for Week 1. He is the first Redskins player to win the award since Clinton Portis in Week 5 of the 2008 season and the first Redskins rookie to receive the honor since Rod Gardner in Week 6 of the 2001 season. Griffin III, 22, was a nominee for Pepsi NFL Rookie of the Week following his Week 1 performance against the New Orleans Saints, in which he led his team to a 40-32 road victory at the Mercedes-Benz Superdome in his first career start. Griffin III — the first quarterback born in the 1990s to lead his team to a win — completed 19-of-26 passes for 320 yards with two touchdowns and no interceptions. In the process, he became the first player in NFL history to compile 300-plus passing yards, two or more passing touchdowns and no interceptions in an NFL debut. His 320 passing yards were the second most by a rookie quarterback in Week 1 in NFL history, trailing only Carolina’s Cam Newton’s 422-yard performance last season and trumping 300-yard efforts by Indianapolis’ Andrew Luck (309 in 2012) and Peyton Manning (302 in 1998). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
clskinsfan Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Beat me to it! Was just gonna post this. I sure hope the kid can stay level. Seems like its not an issue for him but after an opening week like this you hope some negativity doesnt crush him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RansomthePasserby Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Beat me to it! Was just gonna post this. I sure hope the kid can stay level. Seems like its not an issue for him but after an opening week like this you hope some negativity doesnt crush him. Don't worry, the guy's a winner. He's got this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
-9- Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 nice! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thecardiacrll Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 According to the Redskins twitter '#Redskins @RGIII is 1st rookie QB to be named Offensive POTW on KO Weekend since award started in 1984.' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slaga Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 It is so obvious someone should start a thread titled "Its the QB stupid". Oh wait... http://www.extremeskins.com/showthread.php?264206-It-s-the-Quarterback-Stupid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Caretaker Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Sometimes there are exceptions to the rule, some players can handle the bravado. The consistent comments about tempering expectations are often individuals attempting to calm themselves down. How he will respond is evident in his character, the lack of faith is disturbing, and the disregard for any deviation from the norm in terms of expectations is equally as disturbing. The question should always be "why not?". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elkabong82 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Pretty impressive, especially since he beat out Matt Ryan and he's the first rookie QB to get it in his first game. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Saqs Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 First of many. Congrats Bob!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Supreme Wu Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 http://larrybrownsports.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/09/robert-griffin-heart-nike-swoosh-shirt-530x367.jpgnice! I think it moved. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redskindan07 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Looking forward to many more... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amm0409 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 According to the Redskins twitter'#Redskins @RGIII is 1st rookie QB to be named Offensive POTW on KO Weekend since award started in 1984.' Thats Awesome, hope he can continue. All I was looking for was consistency, I know he will make his mistakes, but pretty impressive starting debut. I will remember Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DCranon21 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Sweet. Now this is only more to build on. Good job rook! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jumbo Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Yeeeeeeeeeeee haw. I think we've made it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrisxcore Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I just have to be dreaming.... Way to go, Robert! Keep it up!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BnG4ever326 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Congrats Robert!! Hopefully there will be more accolades coming in the not so distant future. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaptChaos86 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Fantastic!!! Keep the points coming!!! HTTR!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
prsnljournalst3 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 He's lucky brandon weeden isn't in the nfc imo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
orlskinsfan Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 can my man crush on this guy grow any more? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Robbynice Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 according to the redskins twitter'#redskins @rgiii is 1st rookie qb to be named offensive potw on ko weekend since award started in 1984.' wow! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfan07 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Awesome! Hopefully this will continue! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Teller Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 I have to admit this whole "success" thing is a little difficult to get used to again. Congrats, young man. You did us all proud. You dat!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinsfan07 Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 He's lucky brandon weeden isn't in the nfc imo uhmmm in regards to what? This wasn't an award for worst player of the week. lolz. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skinnyles Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Just a thought...he did all this against the Saints!!!! Look out Rams!!! Just a thought. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hail Em Up Posted September 12, 2012 Share Posted September 12, 2012 Is it too soon to talk Lifetime contract for RGIII? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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